Tornadoes damage buildings, down power lines Friday afternoon

Tornadoes damage buildings, down power lines Friday afternoon

Multiple tornadoes were reported Friday afternoon as a line of strong thunderstorms made its way through central Nebraska. The National Weather Service in Hastings issued the first tornado warning just after noon for portions of northern Buffalo County and southern Sherman County. At least one tornado was spotted a short…
Tornadoes in eastern Nebraska this afternoon

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Tornadoes in eastern Nebraska this afternoon

Several funnel clouds and tornadoes were reported in Lancaster and surrounding counties this afternoon including this one in a picture taken on the Press Box on the 6th floor of Memorial Stadium looking to the east. It apparently touched down in the 33rd and Superior streets area. Thanks to Lexington…
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Returns April 27

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Returns April 27

OMAHA, NE –The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and its partners will host the 26th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 27, at nearly 5,000 locations nationwide, including approximately 170 drop-offs within the five state DEA Omaha Division. The public is invited to safely dispose of tablets, capsules,…
Troopers Ready for Busy Spring Husker Saturday

Troopers Ready for Busy Spring Husker Saturday

(LINCOLN, NEB.) — Husker Saturday will be in full swing tomorrow with Nebraska football, Nebraska baseball, and Nebraska softball all in action in Lincoln, and Nebraska State Troopers will be working to keep all fans safe on the roadways around Lincoln. “This is going to be a busy Saturday for…
$21,000 in Internship Grants Awarded to Nebraska Public Libraries

$21,000 in Internship Grants Awarded to Nebraska Public Libraries

The Nebraska Library Commission recently awarded Nebraska Library Internship Grants totaling $21,000 to eighteen Nebraska public libraries. These internship grants will support public library interns who will contribute to the scope and value of the diverse programs and activities in Nebraska’s public libraries. “The internships are a great opportunity for students to get involved…
Gov. Pillen Appoints Puhl to Workers’ Compensation Court

Gov. Pillen Appoints Puhl to Workers’ Compensation Court

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has announced the appointment of Brynne Holsten Puhl of Lincoln to Nebraska’s Workers’ Compensation Court. The primary location of the vacancy is Lincoln, Lancaster County. Judges appointed to the court have statewide jurisdiction. Since 2015, Puhl has been an attorney with Atwood Law, focusing on…
Free Fishing and Park Entry Day is May 18 in Nebraska

Free Fishing and Park Entry Day is May 18 in Nebraska

Free Fishing and Park Entry Day in Nebraska is May 18. Enjoy a Saturday of fishing or state park activities without the need to purchase a fishing or park entry permit for the day. Free Fishing and Park Entry Day, held annually in Nebraska on the Saturday preceding Memorial Day…
Safely Dispose of Unused Prescription’s at Takeback Event

Safely Dispose of Unused Prescription’s at Takeback Event

Kearney, Neb. – On April 27, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a prescription takeback event. The event is put on in partnership with the Kearney Police Department, CHI Health Good Samaritan, Kearney/Holdrege Elks Lodge #984, and Buffalo County Community Partners’ Positive…
NSP SWAT makes arrest after standoff in Milford

NSP SWAT makes arrest after standoff in Milford

APRIL 25, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team arrested a Milford man following a standoff overnight. At approximately 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, NSP was notified by the Milford Police Department of a situation involving an armed subject who had barricaded himself inside his home. The…
Kearney Canal to be dewatered to make repairs inside hydro

Kearney Canal to be dewatered to make repairs inside hydro

Columbus, Neb. – Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) will be dewatering approximately fourteen miles of the Kearney Canal leading up to the Kearney Hydro to complete repair work inside the hydro. NPPD began returning water to the Kearney Canal around two weeks ago, and after water began flowing through the…